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María de Zayas, Spanish writer (died 1661)

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María de Zayas

Spanish writer (c. 1590 - 1661)

María de Zayas y Sotomayor was a writer during the Spanish Golden Age. She is considered by many modern critics to be one of the pioneers of feminist literature, while others consider her simply a well-accomplished baroque author. The female characters in de Zayas's stories…
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September 12

Day of the year

September 12 is the 255th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 110 days remain until the end of the year.
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